Great spot that was able to fit in a table of 6 relatively last minute on a weekend for brunch. We really enjoyed the following: - espresso martini: vodka, reposado tequila, cold brew - cornbread: large enough to share with a crew and served with jam and butter in a hot skillet, a bit more cake like in texture - chicken pot pie: crispy puff pastry top atop a tasty filling, and for takeout they'll separate the two to prevent the pastry top from getting soggy - fried chicken with pickled cucumbers: really crispy, tender meat, delicious and truly spicy Nashville hot sauce if you so desire The fried flounder sandwich and Mac n cheese are pretty good. Helpful friendly attentive service, nice buzz and wooden interior, and all around great spot! read more

Chose Rudy Royale for a casual pre-theatre dinner. Reservations through OpenTable - no follow-up messaging from the restaurant, so I think we may have actually ended up double booked. Regardless, greeted and seated promptly. Service was spotty throughout the meal, with servers checking back "worried I missed something" - which generally happened. Menu is relatively limited if you have a picky eater, and clearly labelled "no substitutions". On the food: The great: Get the She Crab Soup - delish and a generous portion. Devilled eggs pretty great too - through my dining partner didn't like the pork rind garnish. The good: The chicken tenders were well received. Generous dark meat portion. The not so great: The cheese biscuit was probably one of the worst pieces of bread I have been served at a restaurant... dry and flavorless. I thought they forgot to include one on one dinner plate - perhaps they were just doing us a favor. The whipped potatoes were inconsistent - very smooth, but with some huge unprocessed pieces. Cucumber salad was average - and should be served in a bowl so that the vinegar doesn't cross contaminate the tenders. All in all, if you are going to force a plate to be served with certain sides, they should be prepared and served well. We did order a side of fries at an added cost but they weren't great either. Three stars for nice decor and apps - but not likely to be the place of choice for future meals in Charleston. read more

Rudy Royale - She crab soup - Chicken Shop Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Food: delish deviled eggs and wedge salad; beware they are both served room temp so if you'd prefer them chilled, you may want to skip Hubbu had their short rib ragu, of which he RAVED and gave 9.5/10. The ragu had deep flavor, pasta was slightly over, while he wished it were al dente I had their blackened salmon with the tomato coulis and it was fab. Salmon was cooked perfectly without being overcooked and hardened and dry. Service: friendly, attentive, no frills Ambiance: fun vibes, clean, spacious read more

Visited Charleston for a few days and popped into Rudy Royale for dinner. We were not disappointed!!! Tyler our host was amazing (he was from New Orleans). I had the tempura flounder and my friend the fried chicken sandwich, both were great but what topped it off was the Honeysuckle Lavendar Martini.....I highly recommend read more

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Came here as part of a culinary experience with my team. They had some of the potatoes and Brussel sprouts I've had in a while - service was great as well! read more

Must have is chicken & waffles. Chicken sandwich aka Will's special was also a hit. Do not skip the watermelon... we've been eating wrong this whole time!! read more

Walking from the Charleston Market back to my cruise ship, we got hungry. Didn't like some of the choices to eat along the Charleston Market. On the opposite side of the Customs House, we found this place that had fried chicken and a large corn bread skilet. Was greeted promptly and seated. Wasn't long before our server came to greet us and took our order. The inside looked like old time Charleston water front tavern. Ordered the two pice dark meat fried chicken that came with pickled cucumber slice salad. The cucumber was like fresh sliced cucumber, with a pickle sauce. Little spicy. Enjoyed the fried chicken. Came hot, crispy and juicy. OMG. You have to have the corn bread. Warning.. it looks like it was backed in a small cast iron skilet which can feed four. Comes with honey butter and jam. Crunchy outside and moist inside. Pros: Large, crispy corn bread and moist. Fried chicken is crispy and juicy. Cons: Cucumber salad was a little too vinegar for me. But the cucumber was fresh and crunchy. Maybe use the vinegar last minute before serving. Would I go back? Yes. Would like to try the three piece fried chicken which is two breast and a wing. The breast might be juicy also. read more

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Girls night out at Rudy Royale was the perfect mix of good food and great company. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and every dish had that southern comfort touch. Chef Macready knew exactly what I wanted when I said, "chef's choice" - the Short Rib Ragù was perfection like always. Here's a rundown of what we ordered: - Blackberry Fizz: blackberry, mint, lime, sparkling water - Deviled Eggs: pork rinds, paprika - Egg Rolls: brisket, potato, pimento cheese, Alabama white sauce - Tuna Ceviche: lime, chipotle aoili, pico, tostada - Filet Of Beef: potato cake, asparagus, buttermilk gravy, chimichurri - Short Rib Ragu: fettuccine, San Marzano glace, pecorino - Crispy Garlic Cracked Potatoes: sesame seed, fried onion, dried chili - Crème Brûlé Cheesecake (seasonal): apple filling It's more than their popular fried chicken. Let me know what you're ordering next. read more

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This was our second time at Rudy Royale and the family was not disappointed. Our daughters both had the Cesar salad with fried chicken, our son loved the chicken fingers and fries kept asking for more. I had the smash burger which was pretty good and my wife had the berry salad with fried chicken. Rudy Royale is probably the best friend chicken place according to the people I come with that can eat it. They don't have a gluten free fried chicken so I can give an opinion. Check it out and get your grub on! read more

Pretty disappointing for the price range. Small portions for what you pay and the dishes aren't really that impressive. Giving a 3 because the service was at least pretty good, and the vibes were decent, but the food is not worth it. read more

We stopped by as a party of seven as we were super hungry but needed to go somewhere soon and they were super accommodating ! The food was soooo good ! We got the Mac and cheese, fried pickles and corn bread as appetizers. I got the chicken tenders which were delicious with the honey mustard and I got ranch too. The cucumber salad was so delicious ! Will M was our server and he was great and attentive ! read more

We came here for a Sunday brunch on a late afternoon. We had a couple stragglers but Ashley was very patient with us and checking in. We got sat in kind of a semi private room and there was another large group in there so it got a bit loud. I think it would've been nice to sit in the main dining room near the windows. We really enjoyed the cinnamon roll appetizer, the hot chicken, chicken with waffles and those sweet and crispy potatoes! My friend didn't enjoy her Bloody Mary bc she found the mix to have too much garlic but powered through it. Ashley did offer some remedies but did tell us it was homemade so it couldn't be modified. I also didn't love the drinks, thought they were pretty standard and the NY sour was a bit too sweet for my liking but again that's just my preference. Service and food overall was good! Thank you Ashley for putting up with us! read more

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Update: I did reach out to management to let them know about my experience and they were very quick to respond and very understanding. So give them a try! If I would have written my review the first time we went which was on a weekend back in November , then I would give it 5 stars. The meal I had then was delicious, it was the filet special with whipped potatoes and asparagus for 28$. The filet was a delicious, juicy, flavorful and beautifully cooked. My husband got the swordfish and he loved it as well. The vibe inside was great and the service was quick and friendly. This time, I'm switching to 3 stars and mainly for the food. The service and ambience are still great! We had some friends in town so we decided to come back on a Thursday. They did not have the filet special and I was disappointed. But I decided to try the chicken pot pie. The chicken pot pie looked pretty , but flavor was lacking. There was way too much chicken and I even bit into a small piece of bone which I had to spit out. That made me not want to eat the rest but I still tried. The potato and vegetable pieces were also cut too big for such a small dish. The flavor was bland and it was nothing memorable that I would want to get again. For it being 25$ I was very disppointed. My husband got the 2 piece dark meat fried chicken. He said it was overly breaded and there was not much chicken inside. The potatoes he had were decent. But yeah we kind of left hungey and not satisfied. But again only for the food, service and ambience still good. Kind if disappointing chicken meals for a chicken focused place. If you do come here I recommend coming Friday or Saturday night when the have the specials, then it's worth it. Otherwise ...meh read more

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Portions | spices | services Portions: Bring your appetite and ensure you know how big the appetizer dishes are. We got Brussels sprouts, and there's enough to feed a snack to a table of four easily, so we underestimated the size of the appetizer. Additionally, my dish was large, and I underestimated how much rice and chicken they would give me, so I needed a doggy bag afterward. Spices: The spice combination on all the dishes is pretty good. Nothing's super unique, but everything is paired pretty well. Overall, I would choose the chef's pairing. I would not do anything too unique; I would trust the standard menu. Service: We had solid service. Everybody there was super happy, helpful, timely, and professional, which made the experience. Our server had multiple tables, but even with her having about eight tables, we never had to wait for water, drinks, or anything. Everything came pretty quickly, so high marks for service. Pro tip: There's a substantial area at their bar, so even if you don't have a reservation, you can still get a meal or a drink. Pro tip: the space is very large. The space is deceptive from the outside because it's a small area. There's the initial room and there's a side room which is pretty massive. read more

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Came here with a big group and we have the best time! Food and drinks were delicious, waiter was fab and made the night so much fun. The espresso martini is a must get here! read more

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There was so much to choose from on the menu, but I was in the mood to try something new. So I went with the Short Rib Ragu. Cozy vibes, the sweetest waiter, and truly great service. One of those meals that just felt good read more

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We stopped here for lunch and I am so glad we did! What a cute place inside with so much seating and nice decor! This place is nice for a big group and for date night! We were seated as soon as we walked in and our waitress was kind and attentive! I decided to order their mocktail and it was so good! My husband got a Negroni and he enjoyed his drink as well! For lunch I got a burger and he got the salmon burger. Both came with a cucumber salad on the side and he ordered a side of fries! Everything was delicious!!! I really recommend coming here and getting you something to delicious to eat! read more

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Meh...I think a one and done for us, too many things made this holiday meal with family feel stressed. Service was extremely slow, 20 min for a drink, 25 for appetizers and most everything was very bland. The table we were sat at was very unnerving with a poor traffic pattern...wait staff from bar, front door and hostess seating, bathroom, and kitchen. Our table was crossed by every one of these paths. Our waiter was very nice, but circumstances were against him. read more

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We loved this place! From the Crab Dip to the Fried Chicken, it is all delicious!! Their potatoes are very unique and insanely good! We went there on our own and on a Culinary Tour as well. We both really liked everything that we tried. The Brussels Sprouts we delicious too! read more

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Service was great but food was even better! I especially loved Mac and cheese and the chicken pot pie. My husband enjoyed the short rib ragu and said it was delicious. Great atmosphere - perfect for families or date night. We will be back! read more

Came for happy hour. They have lanazul for house with is decent so nice to be able to get a decent tequila for happy hour price. We also ordered the chicken tenders, fried pickles, and Mac n cheese. The chicken tenders were some of the best I've had and came with a yummy honey mustard. Originally thought the Mac n cheese was average but ate the whole thing, so clearly quite good. Fried pickles were delicious also. Husband thought they'd like them crispier, but I thought they were on point. He had a rainbow sherbet beer that he enjoyed and I had my tequila drink that was delicious. We got a side of the Nashville hot and It was quite hot so use sparingly. But the whole experience was everything we wanted. Pic includes half the tenders that come for happy hour as hubby was a little too excited. Tony was friendly and great. Cute place. Def recommend. read more

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This is a solid southern fair restaurant in the popular King Street of Charleston. We decided to eat here after three unsuccessful attempts to eat at three didn't Gullah Geechee establishments and this place came recommended as southern food. First of all, this is a properly run restaurant and where they have professional staff trained to deal with customers. The restaurant is also spacious and with nice sitting which is a plus for a tourist coming from out of town. The place is fully air-conditioned. We started with cornbread and mac & cheese. The cornbread was good. The mac & cheese sauce was addicting. For mains, I had the fried chicken and my husband had fried chicken sandwich. Both are really delicious as well. Portions were big for the cornbread and the chicken sandwich. I would recommend this place if you are on King Street and craving southern food. read more

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Service was good. Place is classic looking , a little on the dark side but beautifully decorated. Their fried chicken is in fact the best ; the tables next to us had the fried chicken sandwiches and they looked insane. My boyfriend enjoyed brunch (banana pudding waffle and sausage gravy biscuit) and I had the deviled eggs app, side of fries w the comeback sauce and the Caesar w fried chicken on top (2 chicken tenders). Also enjoyed a couple hugo spritz. The price point is great especially for the food you get to enjoy. The deviled eggs are made w a Dijon/grain mustard and give it a spicy / horseradish kick so if that isn't your thing, I wouldn't recommend. read more

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Great service and food in downtown Charleston! The beer was excellent and the chicken fingers (I know not normally an adult meal) were the best chicken fingers I have EVER had. Waitress Broderick was great and highly recommended with the honey sea salt drizzle. I would travel back to Charleston just for this chicken tenders! read more

The fried pickle chips were delish!! The whipped potatoes were also a fav. Very nice waiter, and the place was packed. Loved the vibe inside. read more

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This was a new spot for me and I absolutely loved it. It's right in the heart of the market and gallery area downtown charleston( which means the whole arena is walkable and there's plenty of parking garages to choose from). The staff was pleasant and the atmosphere fine. There was nothing about the interior that wowed me but it was nice! The food and drinks on the other hand were great. I started off with the Halloween cocktail, The Orb Weaver soley because it reminded me of Sloan from the book Butcher and Blackbird. The tequila was on the heavy side so if you like strong pours this is for you. The cornbread was fine but the biscuits and gravy was delicious!! The biscuit was extra fluffy and paired well with the gravy. I got a side of bacon with this too. My friend ordered the Nashville hot chicken strips and said they actually taste like true hot chicken. (Too many places in Charleston are claiming they make hot chicken and it's nothing like the original flavor.) Overall I enjoyed my experience here and would consider going back in the future. If you've never been I recommend checking it out. read more

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We sat outside in the hustle and bustle of Charleston. This is seated in a touristy area, but what part of Charlestons' main drags aren't?! The food was great. Our server was so kind. Prices are reasonable at around $20 a meal. Try the short beef ragu at around $30. You will love it! read more

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Great meal and service. Everything was 5 stars (hostess, servers, food, ambience) I think is a must try if you like fried chicken and sweet tea. Items ordered: Fried pickles 3 pc fried chicken (white) Crispy cracked garlic potatoes Sweet tea read more

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An elegant brunch spot on east Bay Street! I throughly enjoyed the live music and mimosas for my Sunday brunch! We got the crab dip and potatoes as an appetizer! I loved the potatoes, they had a general tso spin on them! So yummy! The chicken and waffles were delicious, I liked the flavors of the fried chicken. It was fried to perfection and the waffle was the perfect amount of sweet! Definitely stop here for your next brunch trip! read more

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The best restaurant I've ever been to! Dwayne was wonderful! You cannot go wrong with anything you order. Seriously.

I took some friends from out of town here because I had tried it before and remember the chicken being some of the best in town. The food isn't going to be you've ever had, but it's a good well rounded affordable menu. I wasn't impressed this time around as I ordered a simple wedge salad and it was drowning in ranch. The onions were also way too sweet- like strangley sweet as if they shouldn't have been that way. I will not be ordering that again. I will say I would give them another chance because my first visit wasn't bad and I still tell everyone I meet that they have the best Bloody Mary in Charleston- complete with a chicken slider, bacon and fried oyster. It is a meal in itself!!!! read more

Rudy Royale - Wedge Salad - Chicken Shop Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

While this place is in a decent area & aesthetically pleasing, We were let down :( visiting Charleston, this is somewhere we made a reservation in advance with high hopes. The service was, seemingly, at the ease of the server. She was awesome when she did come around. We had a problem with the crab dip coming out cold & I requested another server nearby to grab ours & she was VERY flippant. Our server was apologetic and served us a fresh warm batch; but I don't think the other server ever relayed the message. The cocktails are ok. And now, the chicken..... the chicken itself was very good. My friend ordered the honey sea salt fried chicken sandwich and was singing its praises all the way home; however the Nashville hot fried chicken was.... Hot. I know that sounds stupid but as someone that prides themself in appreciating spice, their sandwich is inedible. I took two bites and that was it. The flavor of their Nashville hot sauce was complex and layered - soo close to delicious except it sets your entire jaw area on fire. From one bite. It genuinely tastes like there is Carolina Reaper in there. That normally wouldn't be an issue if they were up front. Our server warned us that it was very spicy and gets sent back. I've heard that before at other establishments and didn't have a problem. This Nashville hot is different and be warned. I paid $18 for a sandwich I took two bites out of because I was not about to send it back, but writing this makes me wish I would've asked to speak to the person that concocted the sauce. read more

This was the second best place we ate at while touring Charleston. The short rib pasta was fantastic. The young lady who waited on us was extremely friendly. read more

Very nice atmosphere. We were seated on time for our reservation. The waiter was extremely upbeat and friendly. However service was extremely slow. Not as attentive to empty water glasses, long wait for dinner to arrive, we waited quite some time for our bill. Perhaps they are understaffed. The crab dip is delicious and would go back just for that alone. read more

My wife and I popped in for a delicious happy hour meal. We sat at the bar and ordered off the small plates menu. Our favorites were the fried pickles and crispy garlic potatoes. It was pretty crowded but we still got good service and could have a conversation. It was a nice way to eat downtown and enjoy being out without the normal pricetag. read more

Excellent stop for lunch. Lots of Birthday parties and Bachelorette Lunches. We sat in the bar area, and we were happy for the ice water and air conditioning. We got the Deviled Eggs to go with our cocktails and then shared the Chicken & Waffles and Mac & Cheese. Great spot, not too busy at 11:30 on Saturday. Good service, attentive but not pushy. Give it a try! Perfect. read more

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This is a really cool place and a great lunch option. The bar was beautiful and there's a ton of seating options. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich because chicken is their thing and it was good! I have to say I think it's a little expensive considering it doesn't come with the side, well besides cucumbers (which were tasty and refreshing!), but the sandwich itself was really big. I also thought the beer was a little expensive, but for being in Charleston not terrible. The comeback sauce that's served with the French fries is delish! I'd like to come back and try other things. Our waiter, Raymond, was a gem, and hilarious! Such a character and we had a great time chatting with him. He was really attentive, too. I'd give this place a shot if you have a chance! read more

The service was awesome! Our server was very attentive and met all of our needs. The food was fresh and seasoned well. A cool ambience for a great meal! read more

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We came here for a lunch on our day trip to Charleston. The chicken was solid, not the best but it did do the job.

As part of the Charleston Culinary Tour our group ate here for our third stop. We were sat at a long table that was slightly offset from the larger dining spaces. A musician played his guitar in the larger section and we were able to still hear easily enough. The staff served us chicken sliders which were very delicious. The roll, while looking like it would overpower the chicken, was perfectly fluffy and a nice contrast to the crunchy savory chicken. I also had a cocktail here which was also very good. The waitstaff was prompt, fast, and informative. They stopped by to make sure we had everything we needed. They also gave great recommendations on drinks! read more

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